i went and auditions in new york city. it was fun. >> what is it like playing someone whose music is sofa mill yar to audiences? >> it's a tall order. you know, i'm a fan of hers as well. when i did the show, i want to give it everything i can. like she would do the show i want to see. >> yeah. you seem to be putting it out there. it's great. is there something you discovered in playing this role of janis joplin that surprised you and would surprise us? >> absolutely. she was brilliant. she was so intelligent and her sense of humor was just spot on, rye sense of humor. for being only 27 years old when she died, she was already wearry. she knew all about life. she knew all the secrets. she figured everything out at such a young age. she didn't get that much credit for it. she was touted as a trail blazing rock star and everything that goes with being a rock star. it's what she was remembered for. >> you can hear that in the lyrics. speaking of lyrics, what are some of the hits? >> oh my gosh, how does it go? >> "piece of my